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Italy

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Europe’s famous ‘boot’ has everything you need for the pursuit of ‘la dolce vita’ – the sweet life.

Most visitors head straight for the capital city of Rome, and rightly so. The Eternal City is home to some of Europe's most iconic sights, including the Pantheon, the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel (although, technically, that’s in Vatican City). Historical attractions aside, Rome is also where you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Italy, be they Michelin-starred or simple hole-in-the-wall osterias (casual cafes).

For others, it’s Milan. This is the fashion capital of Italy, as a trip to the designer boutiques in the Quadrilatero d’Oro (Fashion Quadrangle) will reveal. Art and culture lovers are well-catered for too – Milan is home to the world-famous La Scala Opera House, not to mention Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, which is housed in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

And all of that is without even delving into Italy's other city destinations. Who could resist the pull of Venice's atmospheric canals and singing gondoliers, the art galleries of Florence or the history (and brilliant mayhem) of Naples?

There’s plenty of life outside these cities too. Indeed, Italy is a country of astonishing natural beauty, with a rich landscape of sweeping fields, mountain ranges and beaches. It’s little wonder that it’s often referred to as the bel paese, or beautiful country. For the best beaches in Italy, leave the mainland and head for Sardinia’s coast – Cala Goloritzè is such a stunning stretch of white sand and aquamarine sea that it’s been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1995. Or, if you’d prefer to stay on dry land, head to northern Italy and immerse yourself in the truly spectacular Alps.

City guides

Bologna

Visit Bologna to experience a buzzy university town with energy to burn, architectural masterpieces and some of Italy’s best food.

The baggage allowance for your flight will depend on your class of travel: 30kgkilograms in Economy Class, 40kgkilograms in Business Class and 50kgkilograms in First Class. For tickets issued after 15 November 2014, there’s also a maximum size for checked baggage.

Complimentary Chauffeur-drive is available in over 70 cities for our First Class and Business Class customers. We’ll take you from your home, office or hotel to the airport and on to your next destination when you arrive.